Channel Settings

Every channel in SetGet Chat has a settings panel where you can manage its identity, membership, permissions, and lifecycle. Channel settings are accessible to members based on their role within the channel.

Accessing channel settings

1. Open the channel you want to configure.
2. Click the channel name in the header bar to open the info panel.
3. Select the Settings tab.

Alternatively, press Ctrl+Shift+, / Cmd+Shift+, to open channel settings directly.

Info panel tabs

The channel info panel has four tabs, each providing a different view of the channel's configuration.

Tab	Contents
About	Channel name, description, topic, creation date, creator, member count
Members	Full member list with roles, invite and remove controls
Pinned	All pinned messages in the channel, sorted by pin date
Settings	Channel configuration: read-only mode, slug, archive, delete

Edit channel name

The channel name is the primary identifier shown in the sidebar, header, and search results.

To rename a channel:

1. Open the channel info panel and go to the About tab.
2. Click the Edit icon next to the channel name.
3. Enter the new name.
4. Click Save.

Channel name rules:

Rule	Detail
Maximum length	80 characters
Allowed characters	Letters, numbers, hyphens, underscores, spaces
Uniqueness	Must be unique within the workspace
Case	Displayed as entered; compared case-insensitively for uniqueness

WARNING

Renaming a channel updates the display name everywhere immediately. Existing #channel mentions in old messages continue to point to the renamed channel because they reference the channel ID, not the name.

Edit description

The description provides a longer explanation of the channel's purpose. It is visible in the channel info panel and when browsing the channel directory.

1. Open the About tab.
2. Click the Edit icon next to the description.
3. Enter a description (up to 500 characters).
4. Click Save.

A good description helps new members understand whether they should join the channel. Example descriptions:

• "Engineering team daily standups and async updates"
• "Customer feedback triage and discussion"
• "Release coordination for the v3.0 launch"

Set topic

The topic is a short, dynamic status line displayed in the channel header next to the channel name. Unlike the description, the topic is meant to change frequently -- for example, to reflect the current sprint goal, an active incident, or today's focus.

1. Click the topic area in the channel header (below the channel name).
2. Type the new topic.
3. Press Enter to save.

Property	Value
Maximum length	250 characters
Supports formatting	Plain text only
Visible to	All channel members, shown in header
Who can edit	Owner, Moderator, or Member (configurable)

TIP

Use the topic to communicate the most important current context to anyone opening the channel. For example: "Sprint 14 -- Focus on performance" or "Incident #42 -- API latency resolved".

Read-only mode

Read-only mode restricts who can post messages in the channel. When enabled, only Owners and Moderators can send messages. Regular Members can read all messages but cannot compose new ones.

To enable read-only mode:

1. Open the Settings tab in the channel info panel.
2. Toggle Read-only mode on.
3. Confirm the change.

To disable read-only mode:

1. Toggle Read-only mode off in the Settings tab.
2. All members can post again immediately.

Use cases for read-only mode:

• Announcements channel: Only admins post updates; the entire workspace reads.
• Automated feed: Only bots or integrations post; humans observe.
• Archived discussion: Preserve the conversation as read-only reference material without fully archiving.

WARNING

Read-only mode does not prevent Members from reacting to messages or replying in threads. If you need complete silence, consider archiving the channel instead.

Member management

Viewing members

Open the Members tab to see all current channel members. Each entry shows:

• Display name and avatar
• Role (Owner, Moderator, or Member)
• Online/offline status indicator

Inviting members

1. Open the Members tab.
2. Click Invite Members.
3. Search for workspace members by name or email.
4. Select one or more members.
5. Click Add to invite them.

Invited members immediately see the channel in their sidebar and gain access to the full message history.

TIP

For public channels, any workspace member can join on their own via the channel directory. The invite flow is most useful for private channels where membership is controlled.

Removing members

1. Open the Members tab.
2. Find the member you want to remove.
3. Click the three-dot menu next to their name.
4. Select Remove from channel.
5. Confirm the action.

Removed members lose access to the channel and its message history. They can rejoin a public channel on their own, but must be re-invited to a private channel.

Member roles

Each channel member has one of three roles. Roles determine what actions a member can perform within the channel.

Roles overview

Role	Description
Owner	The channel creator or a member promoted to Owner. Full control over the channel.
Moderator	A trusted member with elevated permissions for day-to-day channel management.
Member	A standard participant who can read and write messages.

Permissions table

Permission	Member	Moderator	Owner
Send messages	Yes	Yes	Yes
Send messages in read-only channel	No	Yes	Yes
Edit own messages	Yes	Yes	Yes
Delete own messages	Yes	Yes	Yes
Delete any message	No	Yes	Yes
Pin / unpin messages	No	Yes	Yes
Edit channel name	No	Yes	Yes
Edit channel description	No	Yes	Yes
Set channel topic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Toggle read-only mode	No	No	Yes
Invite members	Yes	Yes	Yes
Remove members	No	Yes	Yes
Change member roles	No	No	Yes
Archive channel	No	No	Yes
Delete channel	No	No	Yes
Manage channel slug	No	No	Yes

Changing a member's role

1. Open the Members tab.
2. Click the three-dot menu next to the member's name.
3. Select Change Role.
4. Choose the new role from the dropdown.
5. The role change takes effect immediately.

Only Owners can change roles. A channel must always have at least one Owner.

WARNING

Demoting yourself from Owner removes your elevated permissions. Ensure another Owner exists before changing your own role.

Archive channel

Archiving a channel hides it from the sidebar and channel directory while preserving the entire message history. Archived channels can be restored later.

To archive a channel:

1. Open the Settings tab in the channel info panel.
2. Click Archive Channel.
3. Confirm the action in the dialog.

After archiving:

• The channel disappears from the sidebar for all members.
• Messages, files, and pins are preserved and accessible via search.
• No new messages can be posted.
• The channel appears in the Archived section of the channel browser.

To restore an archived channel:

1. Open the channel browser.
2. Switch to the Archived filter.
3. Find the channel and click Restore.
4. The channel reappears in the sidebar with all history intact.

Property	Archived behavior
Sidebar visibility	Hidden
Message history	Preserved
Search results	Messages still appear
New messages	Blocked
Restoreable	Yes

Delete channel

Deleting a channel permanently removes it and all its messages, files, and pins. This action cannot be undone.

To delete a channel:

1. Open the Settings tab.
2. Click Delete Channel.
3. Type the channel name to confirm.
4. Click Delete Permanently.

WARNING

Channel deletion is irreversible. All messages, files, pins, and thread replies are permanently destroyed. If you want to preserve history, archive the channel instead.

Channel slug management

Each channel has a URL slug used in links and API references. By default, the slug is auto-generated from the channel name when the channel is created.

To change the slug:

1. Open the Settings tab.
2. Click Edit next to the channel slug.
3. Enter a new slug. Slugs must be lowercase, use only letters, numbers, and hyphens, and be unique within the workspace.
4. Click Save.

Rule	Detail
Allowed characters	Lowercase letters, numbers, hyphens
Maximum length	80 characters
Uniqueness	Must be unique within the workspace
Auto-generated	Yes, from channel name on creation

WARNING

Changing a channel slug breaks any bookmarks or integrations that reference the old slug URL. Update external links after changing the slug.

Related pages

• Channels -- Creating and browsing channels
• Direct Messages -- One-on-one and group conversations
• Moderation -- Reporting and moderation tools
• Notifications -- Channel notification preferences
• Chat Overview -- Introduction to SetGet Chat